Some people find cleaning therapeutic and work every day at maintaining a tidy home. Then there are the rest of us. When it's time to give your home a thorough scrubbing, here are a few home maintenance tips to get the job done right, and quickly:
Pigeons carry parasites that can be transferred to people, as well as three serious “bird diseases”: cryptococcosis, histoplasmosis and psittacosis. Their droppings are both abundant and toxic too; one pigeon can produce about 25 pounds of droppings per year, drawing flies, mice and rats, which carry their own share of diseases. Pigeon droppings are so acidic that they can also stain and eat away at the surface of roof tiles, which can result in roof leaks.
Buying a new home – whether it's your very first or your fifteenth – is always an exciting experience. After you've done all the online research, figured out your budget, and saved for a down payment, the fun part starts. You tour homes in your desired neighborhoods, spend countless hours browsing photos online and, when you've finally found the perfect house, can't wait to buy
Too many homeowners assume that mold damage is covered by their homeowner's insurance policy, only to realize that it isn’t. They learn the hard way that even one inch of water can wreak physical and financial havoc. As the National Flood Insurance Program notes, an “average” claim that includes the cost of replacing flooring, molding, drywall, and furniture can easily reach nearly $8,000.
Two of the most common pests found in homes across the country are bed bugs and dust mites, but while both can make you miserable, the similarities between them end there. Proper home maintenance plays a key role in keeping them at bay.
As a homeowner, you want an easy fix. However, even if it’s been raining for days, roof leaks aren’t always easy to spot. If you’re having trouble identifying the source of a leak, contact the professionals for proper roof leak repair. Here are some unmistakable signs of a roof leak:
After all the cleaning you’ve done in your lifetime, you may think you know all there is to know. But like many people, you may be believing some home maintenance myths that could be hindering your efforts. Check out the following debunked myths about cleaning and home maintenance:
You know your roof is important; that's obvious. What's not always so obvious is what you need to do to keep your roof in tip-top shape. Like most things in life, homeownership doesn't exactly come with a user manual, and learning lessons the hard way can be costly. A routine roof inspection will help to preserve your roof by enabling a technician to identify and fix any issues before they become major.
With monsoon season right around the corner, you may be wondering if you've done enough to protect your Las Vegas home during harsh weather conditions. Many homeowners may be wondering whether lightning rods are necessary for their homes.
Las Vegas is one of the sunniest cities in the country. While this causes temperatures to rise, it also proves to be a valuable resource for locals. For at least 300 days of the year, homeowners can harvest the energy of the sun and use it to power their homes in a way that's much cleaner and more efficient than virtually any other option. So, why aren't more people using solar energy?
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